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Saturday October 28th, 2017

8:30 am – 9 pm

Anishnabe Spiriutal Center, Espanola

The focus of this autumn retreat is one of renewal and relaxation. This one day getaway is an invitation to look inward, to recharge and to fill up your own cup. From this place of deep rejuvenation, you will feel more revitalised and present for yourself, your family, your purpose, your job and everyone who graces your path.

Throughout the day, you will be gently guided into restoration, softening and letting go, through the practice of hatha yoga {for all levels}, meditation, nature walks, and personal time in silence {mauna} for Self care and Self reflection.

The retreat also includes an inspiring afternoon workshop which will offer pointings to inner Truth. Remember how to sit in the company of your own splendour, and how to “tap in” to the stillness, joy, love and infinite energy that already dwells within. The intention of this workshop is to remind you that you are much more than your body, thoughts, emotions, reactions, roles and story. “Do not feel lonely. The entire Universe lives inside of you.” ~Rumi

Your body, mind and spirit will be nourished and enlivened with a whole foods, organic (when possible) vegan brunch and dinner, infused water, herbal teas, as well as an afternoon superfood bliss ball snack!

Our day together will close with an evening practice of yoga nidra- the yoga of deep relaxation. Through this practice and the relaxing energy of the entire day, you will leave feeling in harmony and balance.

May we all rest in our natural state of Sat.Chit.Ananda {Truth. Consciousness.Bliss Absolute}

Holistic Lacey’s Pantry

When transitioning to a plant based diet, focus on adding as many organic, seasonal, local and fresh fruits and vegetable to your diet. I recommend adding salads or raw food to every meal (according to constitution), as well enjoying snacks such as fruit, veggies, superfoods & green smoothies. Some of my favourite nutrient powerhouses include sweet potatoes, kale, spinach, avocados, almonds, brazil nuts, berries, lemons, broccoli.

Saturday April 29th (8 am)- Sunday April 30th ( 3 pm)

Calling all women! Honour yourself with the gift of transformation, exploration, sisterhood, healing and ecstatic joy.

The intention of this 2 day retreat is to bring together and unite conscious women who are ready and willing to step into their fullest potential and truest version of themselves. Throughout the weekend, you will be safely guided and invited to slowly open up; to shed the layers, masks, judgements and limiting beliefs that veil you from recognising and remembering who you truly are.

Throughout this journey, we will dive deeper into awakening our authentic self through the practice of yoga, heart opening breath work, kundalini meditation, sacred dance {with ceremonial chocolate!}, connecting with nature, time in silence, sharing in sisterhood and the exploration of sacred relationships.

I am very excited to share with you a practice that has completely changed my way of living as a natural, awakened women: Feminine Life Design and Moon Mapping. Learn to approach your life from a completely different perspective which honours your feminine rhythms, cycles, emotions, and energy levels. The workshop will explain how living life in accordance with the cycles of the moon will give you a better understanding on how to “plan” your life: when to best start new projects, to schedule in important meetings or trips, to be out in the world of “doing,” versus when it’s time to rest, rejuvenate, go within, dream and simply “be.”Tune into your body’s innate intelligence and the way the moon lives through you so you can harness your energy and use it creatively, emotionally, sexually and spiritually.

Ignite your feminine essence and sensuality with a Saturday night “Red Tent” celebration which will awaken your senses, invite you to be fully seen, and celebrate the courageous woman you are! The evening will end with a relaxing, hot oil self massage.

Sacred Temple Dance, Annual Women’s Retreat at Shanti Retreat

The retreat menu theme is one of Spring Cleansing to best support your body, mind and sprit during this time of release and rejuvenation.I will be working closely with our chef to create a delicious, nourishing and balanced menu focussing on natural plant based whole foods and superfoods.You will enjoy a variety of green smoothies, superfood salads, cleansing soups, and much more! The menu is free of dairy, gluten, processed sugars, refined oils and flours, animal products, and will all be homemade.

What’s included?

More than 12 hours of authentic teachings, practices and workshops including yoga, kundalini meditation, Feminine Life Design and Moon Mapping, a night of awakening the senses, outdoor movement practice, ayurvedic massage and so much more!

A raw chocolate buffet with Ecstatic Dance Journey

Your choice of accommodation for 1 night (semi private room, shared group room, offsite). See more about accommodation here.

Semi Private Room. This style of accommodation will provide you with a more personal and comfortable overnight experience. The simple cozy rooms accommodate 2 women and comes with 2 single beds, including linens and pillows, as well as a sink and desk. Toilets and showers are shared and located nearby in the hall.

Group Sharing. This style of accommodation was inspired from an idea from our winter retreat. Bring your own pillows, sleeping bag and mattress/foam and enjoy a sleep over experience in the fireplace room. This includes use of shared bathroom with toilets, sinks and showers.

Off site. This style of accommodation is for women who prefer to stay at home Saturday night. Arrival on Sunday is at 7 am, tea time:)

2. Send an e transfer to lacey.budge@gmail.com in the full retreat amount based on your chosen style of accommodation. (Thank you so much in advance for understanding as this greatly reduces the administration time of accepting many e-transfers, especially while I have limited Internet access when traveling.)

In the case that full payment is unavailable at this time, a minimum of 50% payment is due. Both payments are required before March 10th in order to receive the early bird discount.

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Cancellation Policy

In the case of a cancellation, your spot can be filled by another retreat participant by your consent. In the case that your spot cannot be filled, 50% of your payment will be reimbursed. No refund is available for cancellation within one week of the retreat

I absolutely love this dip for so many reasons. It’s so easy since all you have to do is throw all the ingredients into a food processor. The dip is so creamy and makes you feel as though you are indulging in your favorite ranch and cream cheese dip..minus the dairy.

This dip is raw so it contains all the enzymes needed for digestion. It’s an easy way to include more raw food into the diet and to switch up the hummus dip typically served with veggies.

I love to eat this dip with flaxseed Foccacia, a recipe and new favorite I learned about from Healthful Pursuit’s “The Keto Beginning.”

Why was this dip included in the detox?

Raw sunflower seeds are a rich source of Vitamin E, an antioxidant that helps the body fight off oxidative stress and free radicals. They also contain tryptophan, an enzyme that produces serotonin and relieves tension and promotes relaxation.

It contains fresh lemon juice which is very important when it comes to detoxing and alkalizing the body, and so are fresh herbs (especially parsley!)

Garlic is an important anti-bacterial which helps to strengthen the immune system, fight off infection as well as delivers important minerals like selenium and manganese…among many other health benefits.

Creamy Sunflower Seed Dip

Makes 2 cups

1 1/2 C raw sunflower seeds (soaked for at least 3 hours)

1/2 lemon, juiced

3/4 C water

1 tbsp fresh dill

1/3 C fresh basil mint

1/3 C fresh parsley

1 green onion (for garnish)

1 garlic clove

1/2 tsp sea salt

1/4 tsp ground pepper

1/4 C cold pressed olive oil

INSTRUCTIONS : Put all ingredients except the olive oil in a vitamix or high powered blender.

Once the blender is running drizzle the olive oil through the opening in the lid and process until smooth. You may need to stop the blender to scrape down some of the sunflower seeds from the sides. Do that and then just run the blender for another few seconds. Refrigerate the dip for 1 to 2 hours before serving.

If it’s up to me, nothing goes to waste..especially in the kitchen! I love to make homemade almond and hempseed milk, and was feeling inspired to make banana oat milk which I had tried at Hridaya Yoga Center in Mazunte, Mexico.

I found an easy and delicious recipe from Oh She Glows and then added a banana for creaminess and sweetness (I add banana to anything if I can get away with it!)

When I noticed I had all this leftover steel cut oat pulp, I wondered how I could get creative with it. The recipe I came up with is so tasty and satisfying for dessert, pre-workout or breakfast.